Core Controle Module
Every Robora build includes a foundational Core Control Module—a standardized firmware package and runtime environment that ensures safe, predictable operation before any specialized AI agents are deployed:
Boot & Health Diagnostics
Executes Power-On Self Tests (POST) to verify CPU, memory, sensor connectivity, and actuator readiness.
Runs continuous health monitoring with built-in watchdog timers; auto-reboots or enters safe state upon anomaly detection.
Secure Communications
Establishes encrypted channels (TLS/MQTT over DTLS) between the device, edge gateways, and cloud services.
Authenticates using hardware-backed PKI tokens, preventing unauthorized access or man-in-the-middle attacks.
Core Motion Control
Provides low-latency motor control loops and trajectory interpolation APIs for fundamental movements (e.g., joint positioning, wheel velocity).
Implements safety constraints such as current limiting, stall detection, and emergency-stop routines accessible via hardware E-stop inputs.
Safety & Override Mechanisms
Supports hardware and software kill-switches; immediate transition to safe state upon E-stop trigger or safety violation.
Default collision-avoidance layer using basic proximity sensor feedback to halt motion when obstacles are detected.
Firmware Update & Recovery
Manages Over-The-Air (OTA) updates for both core and AI agent software; dual-bank firmware to support rollback in case of update failure.
Verifies code signatures against on-chain hashes before installation to guarantee integrity.
Logging & Telemetry
Streams essential operational metrics (CPU load, motor currents, battery levels) to the on-chain or off-chain logging service.
Stores critical fault logs locally with secure timestamps for post-mortem analysis.
By embedding this Core Control Module at the heart of every robot, Robora ensures a robust safety and communication backbone—providing a reliable platform on which advanced AI capabilities can seamlessly layer. with powerful back-end checks and AI guidance, the Design phase ensures you’re not only creating something that looks good on-screen, but something that will perform reliably, safely, and predictably in the real world.
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